Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0800-02-21-.20 - BRIEFS

(1) Pre-hearing briefs for expedited and compensation hearings are encouraged. Unless the scheduling order provides otherwise, prehearing briefs must be filed at least ten (10) business days before the hearing.

(2) Post-hearing briefs for expedited and compensation hearings are permitted only with the judge's advance approval.

(3) Briefs should contain the facts and law with appropriate citations. Any brief that refers to a transcript or deposition must specify the relevant page(s) of the transcript or deposition. Any brief that cites an unpublished or foreign case must attach a copy of the case, or the judge may disregard the case. Briefs must not exceed ten (10) pages exclusive of attachments unless permission is granted by the judge.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0800-02-21-.20

Original rule filed April 1, 2014; effective June 30, 2014. Amendments filed September 1, 2016; effective November 30, 2016. Repeal and new rules filed May 3, 2019; effective 8/1/2019.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1409, 50-6-101, 50-6-233, and 50-6-239; and Public Chapter 289 (2013), Sections 73, 82, and 106.